Hinge structure



Oct. 5, 1937. M, H, DECKER-r l 2,095,173

HINGE STRUCTURE Filed March 24, 1937 /VM ifa/W7 0501/5/77;

Patented Oct. 5, 1937 'i UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE HINGE STRUCTURE 4 Milton H. Decken, Baltimore, Md. p vApplication March 24, 1937, Serial No. 132,859

9 Claims. (o1. 11s- 162) This invention relates to a hinge structure Figure 2 isa section on line 2-2, Figure 1 designed primarilyv for use in connection with with the roof and separating bar omitted, the separating post between a pair of side doors Figure 3` isa front elevation of a hinge strucof an automobile body of thesedan type, butv ture,

5' it is to be understood that a hinge-structure, in Figure 4 is a top plan View of a hinge structure, 5

accordance with this invention is to be employed Figure 5 is an elevation looking towards the in any connection for which it may be found other side of the hinge structure, applicable, and the invention has for its object Figure 6 is a side elevation with the hinge to provide, in a manner as hereinafter set forth, structure partly extended,

10. a hinge structure vwhich when correlated with Figure 7 is a top plan view of the hinge struc- 1o the post aforesaid will permit of the adjusting ture when completely extended, and of the latter to a position to enable the placing Figure v8 is a diagrammatical view illustrating within and lengthwise of the automobile body the adjusted position in dotted lines of the sepaan object, such as a cot, case, box, mattress, o-r rator bar.

stretcher, of a length materially greater than With reference to Figure 5, that part of the 15` the width of a side door opening` top of the vehicle which provides the door open- A further object of the invention is to provide, ings in a side of an automobile body of the sedan in a manner as hereinafter set forth, a normally type is indicated at III, the opening for the rear latched, extendible hinge structure for the upper side door at II, the rear side door at l2, and the end of the separating post between a pair of separating post between the side doors of the 20.

side doors of an automobile and with said strucvehicle at I3. The forward side door is not ture, when released and extended,v permitting shown. A latching means'for the lower end of of the post being'swung outwardly at anangle the post I3 is indicated at I4. -The normally and then horizontally and upwardly to seat on latched extendible hinged structure, in accordtheY rear door of the pair, when the doorsare ance with this invention is generally indicated 25,

open whereby the side of the automobile is open` at I5 and which is connected to the upper end to an extent to permit of positioning theobject of the post I3. When the side of the sedan is aforesaid within and lengthwise of the automo to be opened for the purpose aforesaid, the bile. l side doors are swung outwardly, the lower end V A `further object of the invention is to prof of post I3 unlatched and swung outwardly at 30 vide, in a manner as hereinafter set forth, an an angle relative to hinge structure I5 vas indi-- extendible sectional normally latched hinge cated bythe dotted line showing A and then the structure for the purpose referred to having copost I3 is swung horizontally to the dotted line acting inherent parts thereof for latching it in 4 position B to seat upon the top edge of the door non-extended position. I2. vThe hinge Vstructure I5 includes a section 35 Further objects of the invention are to provide, which is anchored against the lower face of part in a` manner as hereinafter set forth, a hinge IE! of the automobile body. The sill forming structure for the purpose referred to which is means for the side doors is indicated at I6. The

simple in its construction and arrangement, post I3 is normally interposed between the part 40 strong, durable, readily adjustable, conveniently I0 and latched to the sill forming means I6 at I4. 4:0`

latched, thoroughly efficient in its use, and com- The hinge structure I5 includes a stationary paratively inexpensive to manufacture. section Ilformedof a rectangular horlzontally ATo the above ends essentially and to others disposed bar I8 which is arranged at a downward which may hereinafter appear, the invention coninclination from its mner to its outer lengthw1se sists of such parts and such combination of parts gseggelglalsatsngd(gngg ifs; ge als .fand Wlthm the Scope of the mventlon as choring it to the part l0 of the body of the autoc almh' d mobile. The lower face of the bar I8, interme- I.1 e rwmg' 1 diate the sides of the latter has formed integral A, Flgure 1 lsf an eleva'tlon ookmg towl'rds one with its lower face the inclined upper edges 20 5o 1v V V h su stan ia ly riang ar-s ape rearwardly exalltomoblleabody and 3f lUOltOn 0f the Separatmg tending keepers 2| of like form disposed on theirbarl between a Dall 0f Slde dOOI'S 0f the automolower lengthwise straight edges. Centrally of one bi1? bOY, I l of the end terminal portions of the lower face 55 of bar I8, the latter has formed integral therewith a depending downwardly inclined bracket 22 formed of an upstanding angle-shaped arm 23 inclining rearwardly from its top to its bottom and having formed integral with its front face a series of spaced parallel laminations 24 formed with aligned openings 25.

The hinge structure I5 includes an adjustable section 26 consisting of a rectangular plate 21 formed with openings 28 for the passage of holdfast means (not shown) to anchor plate 21 to the top edge of separator bar I3. The upper face of plate 21, centrally thereof is formed in` tegral with the inner portion of the bottom edges 28a of a series of spaced parallel latching members 29 of like form and each consists of a plate 39 not only including the bottom edge 28a, but also a rear edge 3|, a top edge 32 and a front edge 33. The latter inclines forwardly from bottom edge 28a to top edge 32. The rear edge 3| has a straight portion and an inclined portion which extends at a forward inclination from the straight portion of edge 3| to the rear end of the 'top edge 32. The latter includes a straight portion which merges into the upper'end of edge 33 and an inclined portion which extends from the straight portion thereof at an upward inclination to the upper end of edge 3|. Each member 29 is so formed as to provide at its top a substantially triangular-shaped part 33a spaced from the front edge 33 of the member for taking between the stationary plates 2| for latching purposes. Y

The section 26 furthermore includes an angleshaped arm 34, vformed of an upper horizontal stretch 35, an intermediate vertically disposed stretch 36 and a horizontal lower stretch 31. The stretches 35, 31 extend respectively from the upper and lower ends of the stretch 36 and are chsposed laterally in opposite directions with respect to the stretch 33 and extending in parallel planes. The arm 34 is disposed at a downward inclination from its rear to its outer side and is arranged substantially at right angles to the bracket 22. Formed integral with the outer face of the intermediate stretch of the arm 34 is a series of superposed spaced laminations 38 provided with openings 39. The laminations 38 are interposed between the laminations 24.v rI'he openings 39 align with the openings 25 in the bracket 22. The arm 34 is pivotally connected to the bracket 22 by a pivot in the form of an upstanding screw 392L inclining forwardly from its lower to its upper end and extending through the aligning openings 25, 39 and threadedly engaging with the upper lamination 35.

The section 26 has formed integral with the upper end of the arm 34 one side of a yokeshaped member 4I)v which is disposed at right angles toand extends rearwardly with respect to arm 34. 'I'he member 40 is open at its forward end and includes a pair of sides 4I, 42, a closed rear end 43, a series of equally spaced parallel sidewise opposed partitions 44 integral with the forward face of said rear end 43-and equally spaced from the said sides 4I, 42. The sides of lmembers 46, partitions 44 and members 29 have laligned openings 45 through which extend a pivot means 46 for and arranged in proximity to the outer ends of said members 29 and in proximity to the forward end of member 40. The latter and the arm 34 constitute a carrier for the members 29. The member 49 also functions as a guide for members 29. The means 45 is in the form of a screw having threaded engagement with the side 4| of member 40. The member 40 constitutes a, guide for members 29 when these latter are shifted from and to latching position. The portions 33a are adapted to frictionally engage between and with keepers 2| for latching the hinge structure I5 in non-extended position. The interengaging of the portions 33Ct of members 29 with the keepers 2| prevent the rattling of bar I3 and sections of the hinge.

It will be assumed that the separator bar I3 is in the full line position (Figure 8), the latch I4 is released and the lower end of the bar is 1 swung outwardly which in turn will move the member 29 downwardly to unlatch the section 26 from section I1 and section 26 will be in the position shown in Figure 4; then bar 43 is moved horizontally which in turn will swing section 26 to the position shown in Figure 7. Bar I3 is then moved upwardly to seat on door I2.

What I claim is:

1. A hinge structure for use in connection with automobiles of Vthat type including an adustable normally vertically disposed separator bar for a pair of side doors, said hinge. structure including normally latched to the stationary section, said stationary section including keeper means, said extendible section including a shiftable carrier pivotally connected to said stationary section and apart shiftable relative to thecarrier for anchoring to the upper end of said post, said part being pivoted to the carrier and including latching means coacting with said keeper means for latching the hinge structure in non-extended position, said part and carrier providing for the removal of the bar from normal position and permitting of the bar being adjusted outwardly and horizontally.

2. In a hinge structure for the purpose set forth, a stationary section adapted to be anchored to a support and including keeper means, an extendible section including shiftable pivotally suspended latching means coacting with said keeper means for normally latching said sections together normally in non-movable relation, said extendible section including a carrier for said latching means, said carrier being pivotally connected with said stationary section, and said extendible section having a part integral with said latching means adapted to be connected to the object to be hinged by said structure.

3. In a hinge structure for the purpose set forth, a stationary section adapted to be anchored to a support and including keeper means, an extendible section including shiftable pivotally suspended latching means coacting with said. keeper means for normally latching said sections together normally in non-movable relation, said extendible section including a carrier for said latching means, said carrier being pivotally connected with said stationary section, said extendible section having a part integral with said latching means adapted to be connected to the object to be hinged by said structure', and said carrier including a guide for positioning under said keeper means for said latching means.

4. In a hinge structure for the purpose set forth, a stationary section adapted to be anchored to a support and including keeper means, an extendible section including shiftable pivotally suspended latching means coacting with Vsaid keeper means for normally latching said sections together normally in non-movable relation, said extendible section including a carrienfor said latching means, said carrier being pivotally cona stationary section and an extendible section.V25

nected with said stationary section, said extendible section having a part integral with said latching means adapted to be connected to the object to be hinged by said structure, and said stationary section including a part integral with said keeper means for the passage of holdfast means to anchor such section in depending relation to a support.

5. In a hinge structure for the purpose set forth, a stationary section adapted to be anchored to a support and including keeper means, an extendible section including shiftable pivotally suspended latching means coacting with said keeper means for normally latching said sections together normally in non-movable relation, said extendible section including a carrier for said latching means, said carrier being pivotally connected With said stationary section, said extendible sectionhaving a part integral with said latching means adapted to be connected to the object to be hinged by said structure, said stationary section including a part integral With said keeper means for the passage of holdfast means to anchor such section in depending relation to a support, and said carrier including a guide for positioning under said keeper means `for said latching means.

6. In a hinge structure for the purpose set forth, a stationary section adapted to be anchored to a support and including keeper means, an extendible section including shiftable pivotally suspended latching means coacting with said keeper means for normally latching said sections together in non-movable relation, said extendible section including a carrier for said latching means, said carrier being pivotally connected with said stationary section, said extendible section having a part integral with said latching means adapted to be connected to the object to be hinged by said structure, said keeper means being in the form of a series of spaced parallel side- Wise opposed stationary keeper members, and said latching means being in the form of a series of spaced sidewise opposed latching members having extended portions for positioning between and for frictional engagement with said keeper members. l

7. In a hinge structure for the purpose set forth, a stationary section adapted to be anchored to a support and including keeper means, an extendible section including shiftable pivotally suspended latching means coacting With said keeper means for normally latching said sections together in non-movable relation, said extendible section s including a carrier for said latching means, said carrier being pivotally connected With said stationary section, said extendible section having a part integral with said latching means adapted to be connected to the object to be hinged by said structure, said keeper means being in the form of a series of spaced parallel sidewise opposed stationary keeper members, said latching means being in the form of a series of spaced sidewise opposed latching members having extended portions for positioning between and for frictional engagement with said keeper members, and said carrier including a combined holder and guide for said latching members.

8. In a hinge structure for the purpose set forth, a stationary section adapted to be anchored to a support and including keeper means, an extendible section including shiftable pivotally suspended latching means coacting with said keeper means for normally latching said sections together in non-movable relation, said extendible section including a carrier for said latching means, said carrier being pivotally connected With said stationary section, said extendible section having a part integral with Said latching means adapted to be connected to the object to be hinged by said structure, said keeper means being in the form of a series o-f spaced parallel sidewise opposed stationary keeper members, said latching means being in the form of a series of spaced side- Wise opposed latching members having extendedk portions for positioning between and for Africtional engagement With said keeper members, and said carrier including a combined holder and guide for said latching members, said stationary section including a part integral with said keeper means for the passage of holdiast means to anchor such section in depending relation to a support.

9. In a hinge structure for the purpose set forth, a stationary section adapted to be anchored to a support and including keeper means, an extendible section including shiftable pivotally suspended latching means coacting With said keeper means for normally latchingV said sections together in non-movable relation, said extendible section including a carrier for said latching means, said carrier being pivotally connected with said stationary section, and said extendible section vhaving a part integral with said latching means adapted to be connected to the object to be hinged by said structure, the pivot for said latching means being disposed at an angle to the pivot for the carrier. Y

MILTON I-I. DECKERT. 

